We might all agree that everyone wants, at minimum, a graceful wedding – no matter how informal or unorthodox the elegance is portrayed. Yet, when it comes right down to the planning stage, a secret wish in-your-deepest-heart-of-hearts to fly-off and bring your dream of a Beach or Island Weddingtrue makes you shiver with fear!

The very thought of what flight, resort and menu rates might cost, who would want to travel to the big day, not to mention the challenge of how to pack for such a major life event that would mix formality with pure vacation bliss might cause you to toss it off for good….until you pour yourself a cool drink and envision it to be a Pina Colada on Turks and Caicos! Clearly, it’s time to get to work weighing it all out….with the help of White Stole!

Let’s consider that by now you’ve gotten your grip, called around and found a Wedding Planner you bond with, and have gotten several destinations and their related costs all lined-up to compare. What remains is the Prime Question:

“What wardrobe to pack for a smart, stylish, wedding-appropriate Island Resort Wedding that will fit into one piece of luggage and one carry-on bag!?​White Stole humbly suggests first, that you consider a sheer, flowing Maxi Dress in silk – preferably in the weaves of chiffon, satin, organza or charmeuse - to defray the cost of a traditional Wedding Gown. This silk canvas will lay the perfect foundation for your key Accessory staple: A Bright Floral or Graphic Silk Chiffon or Silk Satin Stole Wrapthat can double as a cover-up if the sun gets too hot, or the ocean breezes too cool….either at the ocean side ceremony, or under the shade of the reception canopy. White Stoleis quick to point out that our largest “Shawl” size offers the most voluminous touch of silk. Mix-in a perfectly flat, crystal-encrusted sandal along with drop earrings….and you’ve got Ocean Wedding ecstasy!

The inherent nature of a gorgeous Silk Stole for your Beach, Resort, or Island Wedding is that a cover-up Shawl or Stole Wrapis the perfect Beach Accessory, acting as aSarong, Pareo or Bandeaucover-up over a bikini, as a breeze-chaser at Brunch or as an extra layer in the evening the next day, and can double-up as a cozy Scarf on the plane ride home.

That’s 5 great reasons to purchase a Silk Shawl or Stole Wrap for your Island Wedding…and we’re just getting started!

It was aWhite StoleLas Vegas ceremony! And she brought several Silk SatinShawl Wedding Stolesto celebrate the Glitterati Wedding history of many of our favorite Divas from Old Hollywood to New. Famous and fabulous women from Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Joan Collins and Patty Duck as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Mia Farrow and Demi Moore have been swept into the starlight under the influence of getting to this iconic little white chapel setting in Las Vegas "on time." And so did White Stole….on their big Wedding Photoshoot day! Whether you choose to marry and hold your Wedding Photoshoot at a star-studded space like The Little White Chapel, a Historic City Center, a Family Vineyard, an English Manor’s gardens, an Island Beach Resort or Urban Ballroom, we are sure you will want your Wedding Album filled with photos taken at an idyllic setting, complete with memorable attire and decorations to match your theme, and warm your nostalgic heart in the years ahead. There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White Stole Collection offers those devoted to handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to Wedding Guests alike can find the perfect luxe Stoleto get excited about.We’ve got you all wrapped-up in Love with colors as white as your purity, ruby-red as your heart, or brilliantly-pasteled in floral, graphic, ethereal, or silky-cool gold and diamond embroidered Stole and Wrappieces. And for Vintage-Inspiration, our natural toned Fur Stoles will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!Simply choose from one of our favoriteValentino or Leonard, ParisSilk SatinShawl or Stole Wrap Collection, or our Vintage Rental Stole Collections.These iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery and color blocking to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly cool Modern Wedding flare!View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, StoleCapes, Shawls and Veiled Bridal Hair Accessories for purchase, or rental, on our website.

​If you want a dose of big city styling for an upcoming Holiday Season Wedding, do what Janine and Mark did….and let White Stole help you avoid the cost of a plane ticket! It may have been one of the rainiest days of the year, but those drops only highlighted Janine and Mark’s dream of a “Northwest Glam”Thanksgiving DayWedding featured in Seattle MetBride and GroomMagazine.

And White Stole was there to"Wrap-Up"their love for a lifetime! The Edgewater Hotel was a perfect Puget Sound backdrop to the bride’s gown and cascading bouquet...topped, of course, by the elegance of the "Lucille"Ultra-LuxeVintage Bridal Stole from White Stole! We simply fall in love with her style!There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White StoleCollection offers those devoted to handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to wedding guests looking for aLuxe Accessory can find something to get excited about.We’ve got you all wrapped-up in LovewithVintage-Inspiration from our natural toned Stoles that will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!

White Stolehas become the go-to forIndie Brideslooking for One-of-a-Kind Vintage, Silk Satin, Lace or Tulle WrapsandCover-Ups. Especially now, as the look of the moment is short and glammy with a certain Alt-Rock sensibility inspired by the 90’s! In perfect Riot Girls style, the 90’s casual air of slouchy jeans and sneakers has pervaded Evening Wearand taken the look up 10 notches with Slip Dresses layered over clingy knits and over-the-knee stockings worn with anything from ankle boots to platform sandals… and, of course, layers of minimalist jewelry and VINTAGE FUR.This is not your Old-90’s Rock cocktail look, ladies! Look forward!To address their discriminating Brides’ tastes, White Stolehas curated an Across-the-Era Collection of Vintage and Couture Wraps, Stoles and Cover-Ups to satisfy the predilection of women who crave Haute Couturefashion at an affordable price. At White Stole,theBride-To-Becan indulge in everything from her love of aModern-Day Brigitte Bardo BOHO, or Uptown East Village Hippie Chic to her DowntownLUXE Urban Chicsensibility….all at a price-point for herself and her entourage that will allow them all to have a treasured day, and a perfect Momento in the years ahead.Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentino or Leonard, Paris Silk Satin Stole Wrap Collection, or ourVintage Rental Stole Collection. These iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery, color blocking and design to add superb styling to timeless, hand-crafted quality essentials…all with a decidedly cool Modern Weddingflare.Whether buying for yourself or for someone in your wedding party, wrap-up these Luxe Classics for a very stylish Wedding Day!

Any glamorous RetroWedding Themewouldn’t be remarkable without a quintessentialBridal Wrap that makes your look stunningly complete. So, White Stole thought it only appropriate to thank all of their adoring Pinterest fans who have so carefully chosen and rated these curatedICONIC couture looks as their ﻿FAVE PINSfrom ﻿White Stole's Pinterest Pageover the years by posting them altogether here, in one spot, for your viewing pleasure!

It is said thatBeauty is Self-Preservingbecause what we fall in love with, we protect. We all want to be on the journey to inspiration. And every fashion-minded, Chic woman knows that taking the best looks from the past and bringing them forward not only protects, but projectsthe best sides of our fashionable selves....yesterday and today!

Take a peek and take-charge of your own CoutureChic by using these gorgeous 40's, 50's and 60's Vintage Photos to bring excitement for more posts to come from White Stole…and inspiration for how you can synthesize, rev-up and create your own Wedding or Evening Wear look wearing a Stole– whether Couture or Vintage – from the White Stole Collection.

Warmer days bring straplessBridal Gown Styling…and a perfect opportunity for you to think about flirty, around-the-shoulder silhouettes and Statement Accessories for instant Chicat an Evening Wedding in the City. Style “topped” with…. an Evening Wrap!

Our Seattle Bride infuses her signatureJe Ne Sais Quoistyle into her glamorous look with a simple-but-chic, lightweight Silk Stole cover-up as sunset winds down into moonlight. A long Stole - many inches longer and wider than a typical scarf - is the workhorse of the accessories world. Use it to shield your décolletage from the sun during the day, to bring your most seductive mood into your photoshoot, and as that extra layer when the sun fades into evening moonlight.

If you're attending a City Wedding this summer or just planning on taking an urban Night-Out-On-The-Town, a Silk Stole from White Stole is the key piece you need to look stylish and be prepared for the temperature all weekend long - without over-packing. And, Have-And-Hold as a Momentoforever-after!

Whether traveling to a Destination Wedding across town, across state or across-country, heavy luggage reallyisn’t necessary. Packing a few versatile pieces you can wear multiple times is the difference between going ﻿In﻿ Style…and going without!

A 1940’s depression-era Bride may have worn her Sunday best suit with a military air to be married at the Courthouse, or perhaps made herself a simple off-white, ivory or beige dress she designed from furnishing fabrics with Gibson or mutton sleeves that billowed at the top and tapered to fit below the elbow. She may have made her Veil, too, from lace curtains worn on top of swept-up hair, and carried a flower bouquet made from paper due to war-time rationing. A wealthier '40’s Bride may have danced the Jitterbug at her wedding to the sounds of a Big Band in a borrowed Wedding Gown that featured netting or the hint of the first “sweetheart” shaped neckline and corseted waist made of rayon, or sometimes silk. But as the era turned the corner to the 1950’s, the influence of Christian Dior’s “New Look” hour-glass dress with it’s flowing skirts made of yards of cloth set the stage for Bridal Wear.

The '50’s Brides are seen encircled in lace or cutwork, overskirts and puffed sleeves, and yards of transparent gauze or satin inspired by the billowing, luxe skirt, tight-waist and barely visible “sweetheart neckline” of the gown that Grace Kelly wore in 1956to wed Prince Rainier of Monaco, or by Elizabeth Taylor’shour-glass Wedding Gown.

The lifting of rationing on fabric allowed women to celebrate their figures with hoop skirts, crinolines and other full-skirt techniques to emphasize the waist and “pointed bosom” bodice. French lace was the rage as post-war lace began to be manufactured again, bringing back tiers of Chantilly Lace and flouncy frills to the skirts of Wedding Gowns.

Audrey Hepburn equally influenced Bridal Wear in 1954 with her “Modern Princess” look in a ballerina Tea-Length Lace Wedding Dress with sleeves and few embellishments. Gloves became the standard fashion of the '50s, with fingerless bridal gloves made of tulle, lace, or satin.Shorter, flutter hemlines led to shorter veils and many gowns were designed with layered materials, three-quarter or long sleeves, upstanding gothic style collars, or to be worn as strapless evening gowns after the wedding.

Coordinating flowing or opaque Stoles or Lace Boleros worn on top of a strapless dress for coverage at the wedding became popular at the end of the decade as dress lengths moved from floor-length to ankle-length, and dropped hemlines and scooped necklines appeared.

The 1950's was a decade defined by decorum, elegance, and etiquette. Traditional, classic wedding receptions featured Wedgewood china, white roses, cut glass, and silver on damask cloths. Wedding cakes, often displayed under a floral arch, were styled with popular motifs from the era, like poodles.

HAIL THE VEIL! Always fans of “Haute Headwear,”White Stole is especially fond of the feminine feathers, lace and silk on the Italian “Cappello”Hair Accessories in their Veiled Bridal Couture Collection.﻿If a Springor Summer, Black-Tie, Classic City, Urban, Garden, Vintageor RomanticTheme Weddingis in the works in your foreseeable future, White Stole has reached across the Atlantic to locate and secure these expertly handcrafted Italian Veiled Hats for their collection because of your supreme passion for Heritage-Based, Luxury Goods “Made by Hand”….just the way they have always been.

The Veiled Couture’s native origins, along with the range of color-hue options that keep these pieces from looking overtly bridal, makes our divine accessory the absolute MUST-HAVE for the upcoming Bridal Season!

Untethered by the wedding industry status quo, White Stole is able to bring you the elegant design, craft and individuality ofHandmade Luxury Couture that, as always, exceeds our high standards…. at a price that allows you to don these Veilsnot just on the Big Day….but any day you feel so inspired!

Being that White Stole has no physical stores, no middle-layer of sales people or unnecessary costs, we are able to bring these Couture Creations, tooled by master craftsmen and women who put their love and attention into each design, “Direct To You” at our cost – all for under $300.00!

And the best part of the story is that each piece that passes from their hands to yours gives you the perfect Heirloomto pass along to those you love.

In an era when the bridalmarketplace is fueled by emerging mega, online, vanilla-looking shopping, White Stole’s Chic Bridal Shoppersroll with an exclusive entourage of Couture Salons and Online Vendors who, like White Stole,help them alter convention to bring fresh, new images and memories from all styles and traditions to their Wedding Day’s photo album.

This Wedding Season start a NEW TREND with White Stole’s Veiled CappelloHairpiecethat brings a classic touch with feminine extreme to your Wedding Day to remember forever!

Eons ago,﻿﻿Brides﻿﻿simply wore their hair flowing down their back on their Wedding Day to symbolize their virginity. Later, Roman Brides began wearing an intense, flame-colored and fulsome Veil to protect them from﻿﻿evil spirits﻿﻿on their Wedding Day.

But by the 19th century, our idea of a Modern Wedding clearly turned the corner from notions of hiding the Bride’s visage to her stepping forward in all her pure, natural perfection. Wedding Veils continued to symbolize a woman'smodesty in marriage, but the traditional cotton and lace“Boudoir” Cap was transformed into a confection of exquisitely colorful silk and lace, ornamented with silk ribbons, bows, and flowers fit for a proper Romeo and Juliet Wedding Day ceremony.

During the years of the 1920's, the Wide-brim Hat of the Edwardian era also reigned chic alongside the "Juliet" Bridal Cap Veil. A typically fine woven Straw Hatat that time would feature a deep crown worn so low it just about covered the eyebrows. The very wide drooping brim would drop dramatically at both sides and be trimmed with narrow satin ribbon. Large, floppy pink petal flowers were artistically arranged along the brim.

Veils pinned to hats have survived the changing fashions over the centuries and are still common today on formal occasions that require women to wear a Hat. These Veils are generally designed with netting or other sheer material not to hide the face from view, but rather to grace and adorn the head.

Hats, from fur to silk, have endured in popularity throughout cultures and religions over the centuries, coming in all sizes and shapes from Berets, Caps and Turbans,to Cloches worn to envelope either the head, shoulders and silhouette in celebrating life’s most memorable events ~ and, of course, the crowning event of a Wedding Day.

As we move into Spring, we find our Muse in the ‘20s-inspired Bride whose timeless attire feels equal parts jazzy and modern. The 1921 vision of Gloria Swanson in her Fitzgerald-approved Wedding Couture centers on the divine luxe of a flowing "Shawl"Stole - a dreamy addition to any Roaring 20’s Art Deco Wedding look further topped-off with feathers and beaded jewels. The side-by-side photo of Yolan Cris sporting a 20's look in 2011 shows us that ultra-feminine Vintage Couture is today'sRadical Chic!

Riotous, decadent and excessive, the 1920’s were an era of lavish vulgarity complete with sensory saturation. F. Scott Fitzerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, captures this feeling of dizzying, glittering, hedonism with it’s vibrant descriptions of a decade immortalized with women obsessed with jazz, short skirts, bobbed hair and glistening legs – yes, these young beauties were seen showing their legs!

Soon after the First World War, a radical change came about as dresses with long trains gave way to above-the-knee pinafores, while corsets were abandoned and women borrowed their looks from the male wardrobe. At first, many couturiers were reluctant to adopt the new﻿androgynous﻿style, but embraced it wholeheartedly by around 1925.

The 1920's woman showed disdain for conventional dress and behavior, used rouge and lipstick, plucked her eyebrows and adopted a bustless, waistless, sleeveless silhouette. She offset her male-oriented dressed-down style with feathers, Shawls and Boa Stoles, embroidery, and showy accessories. This modern lady dressed in fringed skirts and bright colored sweaters. She wore scarves and blouses with Peter Pan collars.

For afternoon or Informal Evening Wear during the summer of 1922, the Parisian fashion houses showed Summer Dressesof organdy, lace, or lace mixed with chiffon and similar fluid materials. All skirts were four to six inches from the ground, and famously sleeveless. The“Flapper” style as it came to be called (known to the French as the 'garçonne' look), was popular with women at the time who were fun-loving, smoked and loved to drink!

The Delineator, in 1921, declared that women at the time loved to drink so much that “seven eligible bachelors say the Flapper would be a failure as a wife, and they refuse to marry her.” Historically, before Prohibition, the only time a lady even considered carrying any intoxicating beverage in her hand was when she put a few drops into a medicine bottle to take while traveling. In the hey-day of the Flapper, all high-spirited girls carried their own flask.

The magnetic personality of CouturièrCoco Chanel, a major figure in fashion at the time for her chic and progressive designs, promoted this sporty and athletic look. Chanel also popularized the bob hairstyle, the little black dress, and the use of jersey knit for women's clothing, elevating the status of both accessories, costume jewelry and knitwear as the ﻿topping﻿of a look that epitomized Modern Glamour.

Here, on the first day of Springas we head intoSummer,whether you decide to wear an authentic vintage or vintage-inspired dress or gown, White Stolewill help you put together the correct period look for any vintage-themed garden event you may be starring in, or attending.

As admirers of any girl sporting an expertly styled wardrobe, we can’t help but celebrate the arrival of spring with a few liner notes on the gals who embodied the 30’s style, and made it the look we still crush on to this day!

Here are the key fashion elements from White Stole’sOld Hollywoodthemed Garden Veranda Wedding guide to look for when recreating a classic 1930’sstyle for your Wedding Day:

Though only the more affluent could afford silk at that time, the 30’s look was fluid, flowing and ladylike in sheer silks, rayon or lightweight cottons in small to medium florals, or deco-inspired geometric prints. Thebias cutwith draping ruffles defined the figure-flattering silhouettes of the 30’s. Whereas the straight, angular silhouettes of the 1920’splayed down the curves of a woman’s figure, the clothing styles of the 30’s instead celebrated the female form. Dresses were feminine and romantic with a return to the natural waistline. Hemlines remained at ankle or shin length and even rose a bit higher toward the end of the decade. Belts were worn at the natural waistline. Skirts with V-shaped yokes below the waist followed the line of the hips then flared out from the knee, ending in ruffles, tiers, folds or layers, while peplums were more popular toward the end of the decade.

Iconic evening looks included backless gowns in velvet or body-clinging sensuous satin as can be seen in the photos of Jean Harlow, Carole Lombard and Ginger Rogers. This decade is often remembered as the“Big Band Era”and the “Golden Age of Hollywood,”and the glamorous fashions worn by entertainers and silver screen stars heavily influenced the styles of the time.

In all silhouettes, the emphasis was on the neckline to bring emphasis to the vision of a woman’s face, making accessories an essential element to her look. The fitted bodices were capped with elaborate collars that appeared Stole and Capelike, or incorporated folds, ruffles or draping flutter-sleeves. Fur, fabric flowers or bows often decorated collars, the center bust area of the bodice or the waist, as well as hats. Hats were worn at an angle, with wide brims, cloches, turbans, and berets being most popular while strappy sandals for evening, often in metallic shades or mesh, were considered high-fashion.

The endless stream of new collections seen on the 2015 fashion runways from New York to London, Paris toMilan might be overwhelming, but White Stole’s stylists got their shot of excitement from Street Style moments caught on camera by superstar fashion bloggers and their paparazzi on the scene. And Wedding Style enthusiasts everywhere are taking notes!

In our eyes, it wasn’t on the catwalks where the free-flowing looks were most stunning – it was on the streets. While the ’70s may be one of Spring 2015’s biggest looks, fashion girls from bloggers to stylists are seriously getting into the retro mood now. Clearly, Statement Dressing has taken on a whole new meaning with hair and accessories that look effortless while dramatic enough to bring forward your signature splash.

As admirers of any woman sporting a superbly styled wardrobe, we find ourselves drawing style-parallels between Street and Gala Styling. Clearly, aStole adds polish to an otherwise monochromatic look. As in all cases from vanilla and ivory, to platinum, gold, or violet, we suggest you simply coordinate varying hues of the same color without fear of mixing colors and prints. The Stole’ssubtle embellishment adds interest and elgance to a same-color ensemble while speaking your mastery of the art of modern femininity. Whether a Silk Stole or a Vintage Stole, the effortless look they supply are everything you need to be warm or classy while still timelessly chic.

Infuse a bit of Italian-inspired glamour and practicality into your wardrobe by taking tips from these Stole photos that blew beautifully in the wind across the spectrum of fashionable cities…and warmed our hearts and shoulders!

While there’s much to love about a Winter Wedding wrapped in a natural-toned Vintage Stole, we are eager to cure the universal winter gray-sky blues with vibrant, vivid-huedSilk Stoles that lend a special boost to brighten a Spring, Gardenor Theme Wedding Day - be it 4th of July or Valentine's Day! And, in our minds, there is no better way to to dial-up your style, no matter what the temperature, than by wrapping your shoulders in both “Luxe” and “Color!”

As the street look of the moment is short and glammy, with a certain alt-rock sensibility inspired by the 90’s, White Stole's "Spring Ribbons ~ Pink" Bridal Stole Wrap Accessoryin pure Silk Satin Chiffon by Valentino brings Modern Wedding appeal by becoming wedding's next-big-thingwith its flowing ribbon design in shades of pastel pink, rose and ruby…making your wedding dress something to dream about!

Whether we are speaking of the ceremonial location in a Country Club in a northern climate, or a Vacation Resort in a sunny southern destination, whatever the color of your Spring Wedding Day skies, bring glamour forward with a color-inspired wedding on your walk down the aisle! From iridescent opals and diamonds to flowery or graphic motifs, prepare to obsess over the curation of color that today’sfree spirited Bride-To-Beis holding dear to her heart!

Of course, in the heart-of-hearts of any glamorous Bride, the thought of taking her Wedding Day with her into her future is always a heartbeat away. And what better way to do that than with a luxury silk, couture"Heirloom" Stole Wrap that will serve as both a cherished Momento for her and her bridesmaids of their glorious day, but as a memory that is brought to mind every time she wraps it around her from this day forward?

Luxury Accessories triumph-over-all when it comes to heart-melting red and pink ﻿Valentine’s Day or Winter Wedding﻿trends. And may we be so blunt as to say…”you deserve it!” We can all agree that being gorgeous for your man on the most important day of your life is something to be celebrated. So this year, we are giving a nudge in the right direction with ideas from the White Stole"Vintage" playbook - either for yourself, your bridesmaids, or your mother-in-laws - all for less than $500!

There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White Stole Collection offers those devoted to natural handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to wedding guests looking for a luxe "gift" or "rental" can find something to get excited about.

We’ve got you all wrapped-up in Lovewith colors as ruby-red as your heart in brilliantly-colored floral, graphic and ethereal, or silky-cool gold and diamond-embroidered StoleandWrappieces. And for Vintage-Inspiration, our natural toned Stoles will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!

﻿Like all good fashion movements, the ﻿“New Romanticism” emerged from the﻿late 60's and 70’s﻿club scene where the fast and chic, fueled by New Wave music, adopted the extravagant Lace-and-Frillsstyle best seen throughout the erain glam rock, or the free-spiritedFrenchIncroyables andMerveilleusesan era earlier - both of which brought an outbreak of luxury, decadence and even silliness to fashion trends.

﻿The 70'sNew Romanticism ﻿was the era that birthed the iconic Hermes“Birkin” bag﻿,﻿ and invented the unshaven, untucked template that French men have been following for decades. A time when no one had that many outfits, but their taste was select and precise. We need only look to images of the 1966 racing flick Grand Prix, in which the high-cheekbones and wind-tousled bangs of shy and slightly androgynous-looking models became the epitome of French Chic to see that the passion for graphic lines, lean tops and wide trousers created a playful, upbeat look with fuel to burn.

The runways since have continued to convey these inspirations with Victorian frills, infusions of street style, rock band jackets and vintage inspirations, proving that the New Romanticism is just as exciting as the original Romanticism ever was! Sparkly pieces, such as sequins, beads and crystals, topped by vintage fur and jewels have become the "New Appropriate" for weddings, especially when tempered with the casual inspiration of “color.”

Our stylists at White Stole love the juxtaposition of a jewel-toned gown alongside a feminine, amber-toned clutch and beaded necklace that match the natural tones in an empire length Vintage Stole, as pictured here in the “Sophisticate Stole!”

So many of us dreamed of being a Prima Ballerinawhen we grew up. But if you were like us, we went to class after class trying to perfect a plie only to be forced to look ourselves square in the eye and relinquish the search for prima-perfection – but not the love of the quest! While our hope to dance in the Nutcracker may not have been reached, our love for pastels, tulle and princess-allure have remained. When Brides-To-Be ask us,“What do you recommend for a simple, Chic Style for my wedding?”we couldn’t be happier to hear the question!The answer is soWhite Stole! Classic pieces taken to the next level throughPrima Ballerina “Princess”Accessories alongside pastels, tulle, ruffles and the highest, pointiest stilettos we can walk in!Factor in fine gold or silver accents, the delicacy of lace, beadwork or sequins, pops of color, and a Bride’s ﻿“Signature Flair”﻿for taking Couture or Vintage to the max, and your ensemble catapults you into serious “Ultra-Design-Worthy” territory!Ballet-inspired bridal fashion is all about taking traditional dance-wear elements like flouncy skirts, wraps and shawls, and pointe shoes and lending them a modern, gala-appropriate elegance. Exactly what a Couture Silk or Vintage Stole Wrap from the White Stole Collection offers. We suggest you pirouette your way onto center stage in one of the perfectly ultra-feminine pieces from the White Stole Collection at your wedding this year….and take your deserved place in the limelight!

We dream of channeling the turquoise ocean in a delicateSilk Chiffon Wrap long after our honeymoon …of glowing in a whisper-thin floral Silk Chiffon Wrapat our Island Wedding. Clearly, all of us at White Stoleare seriously wedding-obsessed. Especially if the wedding involves an intimate group who board a plane for a sunny destination in some warm climate in the middle of winter!

Like every other fashionable girl in the world, our ultimate dream would be to walk down the aisle dressed in - who else? Valentino. Or, Leonard, Paris.

If the ceremony is on the beach, a gorgeous ultra-luxe Silk Chiffon Wrap will both show-off your halter maxi dress and your tanned shoulders, and create the breezy silhouette that allows you to easily navigate on the sand while keeping you warm after sunset.

A Beach Resort Weddingtypically means sunshine and an offshore breeze, so opt for a loose bun pinned with delicately pearly pins, a practical wedge sandal, a silk clutch and a feather-light maxi-dress with your Silk Wrap to add the perfect finishing-touch to your vision.

It is impossible to picture a more perfect wedding than one adorned with Valentino or Leonard’s elegant Silk Wrapadd-ons. Whether you‘re a bride-to-be, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride or know someone who knows them, picks from the White Stole Silk "Gift" Bridal Wrap Collection are sure to act as inspiration for the romance of a sunny wedding day that will lend practicality as the perfect beach-coverup for your honeymoon in a far-away land!

In life, there just simply are certain garments we want to wear in the most beautiful moments of our lives. And in the world of Formal Wear, Valentinois a brand that follows both elegance and practicality…thanks to its secret ingredients that have maintained touch with the trends that influence Gala Fashion all over the world. Season after season each collection is more amazing than the last. At the same time, it’s evident that designs by Valentinoalways follow traditional style and taste, which will always rise to the top.

The polished elegance of Stoles, Capes, Shawlsand Bolero Wrapsthat dominate Valentino's Runwayat every Fashion Week prove to all of us that in every season, and in every fabric, whether lace, fringe, fur or sheer silk, Valentino's designers celebrate the flawless in women's true nature. The extraordinary House of Valentinobreathes inspiration from all women across the globe. Whether shy, extroverted or romantic, Valentino designsare famous for creating gowns and accessories of elegance for everyone to dress their own personality without ever neglecting refinement and originality.

Either a sheer, blackEmbroidered Laceor Fur-Trimmed Lace Valentino Gown, or an ivory Lace-Caped Valentino Gown, such as the ones pictured here, exude pure elegance. White Stole sees starlight when we look through the lace peep-holes in these gowns! Equally elegant is the embroidered detailing and accents that present in the double-sided, luxurious "Sophisticated Lace Dream" Silk Twill Shawl Wrap by Valentinoin theWhite Stole Collection, giving it the UltraLuxe vibe you are seeking for any Wedding, making it easy to pair with a chic evening gown, glamorous heels or a beaded clutch. For extra bonus, move the tie to a front shoulder, so your collarbone will definitely get noticed!

Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentino or Leonard Paris Silk Satin Stole Wrap Collections. These iconic brands’ graphic collections feature rich embroidery and color blocking to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly cool downtown flare! Whether buying for yourself or for someone in your wedding party, wrap-up these luxe classics for a very stylish holiday season.

The wisest Brides-To-Be view the New Year as the sartorial equivalent of a clean “white” slate- - -and White Stole wholeheartedly agrees! We encourage you to take the First Day of the year as an opportunity to shake-up your thinking about how you and your entourage will greet the First Day of your married life-to-come!

Rather than reaching for the conventional, vanilla-combo, we suggest you amp-it-up a notch by way of a glamorous, shoulder-hugging Couture Silk Stole Wrap over a delicately-designed Couture or Vintage dress, with a pair of classic heels for a look that is fresh, and totally unexpected. Top it off with a touch of exotic or vintage-flaired floral in your hair, and you are ready to walk the aisle in New Style!

One of our favorite bridal looks is the theme of“Embellished Accents” and the feel of a “Viennese Waltz” for your wedding. Certainly, you would choose dark florals and poetic fringe or lace scattered throughout your entourage and venue, topped by White Stole’s “Sophisticated Evening Lace” embroidered Couture Silk Stole Wrap by Valentinowith elbow-length evening gloves to spin a rich, bohemian vibe throughout the night. You and your entourage would be perfectly suited to the romance of Old Europe in an autumn or winter wedding, and appropriately outfitted to sip mulled wine and stroll in equal measure amongst either fallen leaves or snow-dusted sidewalks!

Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentinoor Leonard, Paris “Silk Satin Stole Wrap” Collections and you are set to roll-into the New Year in extraordinary style! These iconic brands’ collections feature rich embroidery, color blocking and graphics to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly upbeat flare. Whether you're buying for yourself or for someone in your wedding party, wrap-up these luxe classics for a very stylish holiday season!

Note:Sartorialcomes from the Modern Latinwordsartor whichmeans"tailor"- literally "one who patches and mends." In English the adjectivessartorialandsartoriallyare used to refer to any matter pertaining to the consideration of clothing or fashion.

Formal weddings are the perfect time to dial up the glamour. Channel your inner Screen-Siren! Choose a floor-length matte Satin Silk Mermaid Gown hand-made by a local designer, such as Seattle’s Julie Danforth, and top it with a gorgeous, natural-toned Vintage Stolefrom the White Stole Collection. Add intricate drop earrings, a delicate orchid arrangement and classic stillettos for height and you’re not only the Wedding Bride, but the Bombshell!

What anyone who has ever owned a Vintage Stoleknows is that these luxe designs have a tradition of being made under unflinching standards…entirely by hand. In fact, it took these Americans hundreds and hundreds of hours to make the Vintage Stoles in White Stole’s collection. And that truly is the top of luxury today…TAKING TIME.

The Stole was launched in an era when just one piece was often made for one woman with her initials beautifully embroidered in a luxe thread inside the lining. No need to accessorize with diamonds and a too-big hair bun. If the gown was well-made and topped by a meticulously crafted Stole, you didn’t need anything else – not even makeup! With every stitch crafted just for her, she is beautiful. And today’s Bride knows that what was good for her Mama, is certainly good for her!

Go overboard! It’s “Your” wedding, afterall. What-with grand designs of your favorite Wedding Dress topped by a vast pick of Vintage or Couture Stoles, you are able to style yourself with the maximum “artistic license” you can envision for your Theme Wedding. White Stole is here for you with styles and colors that will evoke any tradition or heritage you choose to make your own.

White Stole’s﻿ emphasis is to bring a new, artistic approach to the bridal market - not simply luxury, but the creative placement of luxury items to maximize their unique appeal to women who value highly-crafted luxury goods, both past and present.